Heartwarming Mushroom Tofu Soup
As the weather gets cold, enjoy a warm bowl of soup! This mushroom tofu soup is smooth, nutritious, and made entirely from plant-based ingredients! Even friends who usually love meat will fall in love with its deliciousness.
Author
vegan_xiaohua
Instructions
Dice the soaked shiitake mushrooms and cut the tofu into small pieces.
💡 Tip: Do not discard the mushroom soaking water; it can be used to cook the soup and enhance the flavor.
About 5 min
Pour water into a pot, add the diced shiitake mushrooms, diced carrots, and minced ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
Add the tofu pieces, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and white pepper powder for seasoning. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
💡 Tip: Stir gently to avoid breaking the tofu.
About 5 min
Pour in the cornstarch slurry and thicken the soup until it reaches the desired consistency, then turn off the heat.
💡 Tip: Add the cornstarch slurry gradually to control the thickness of the soup.
About 3 min
Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with scallion pieces before serving.
💡 Tip: You can add some vegetables according to your preference, such as spinach or bok choy.
About 2 min